The Stupid Engine Questions Thread

[Zseventy-one]

Will these tall valve covers work on a 91 350 tbi? Not sure if short vs tall make a difference?

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[PlayingWithTBI]

Will these tall valve covers work on a 91 350 tbi? Not sure if short vs tall make a difference?

They should fit. The only time you may need tall valve covers is when you're running aftermarket heads with taller studs and rocker arms, like full rollers. Stock covers will work too, sometimes you may need to bend the baffles a little to make room

 

[Zseventy-one]

They should fit. The only time you may need tall valve covers is when you're running aftermarket heads with taller studs and rocker arms, like full rollers. Stock covers will work too, sometimes you may need to bend the baffles a little to make room

Was thinking about the summit aluminum heads/ roller set up down the road...thanks!

 

[96z71sas]

Post here if you have a simple question. This will help keep track of common info and reduce clutter.

Any info on here to upgrade to mpfi got a bad fuel pressure regulator looking to replace spider thanks

 

[carnerd3000]

Hey guys, new to the forums, glad to be here! I own a '99 Suburban K1500 with the 5.7, and I had a quick question about the timing cover and oil pan: I changed the oil pan gasket a couple of months ago with a Fel-Pro set, but then today I found another leak that might be where the timing chain cover is; just need to get a closer look, but I wouldn't be surprised if that's the case. If I have to replace the timing cover and the seal, will I have to replace the oil pan gasket again, even if it's new?

 

[Erik the Awful]

If you have the one-piece rubber gasket, you can likely reuse it with a new application of RTV in the corners. Make sure and reuse the spreader plates on the pan sides.

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

Apologies if this has been asked before...but what's the consensus of opinion on the best scanner app for Android? I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab (that I don't use much since I got a smartphone) and would like to use this to figure out some of the stuff that my Burb does.
99 C1500,L31 Vortec 5.7....and who has the best adapter/cable?
Thanks in advance, HWB

 

[Erik the Awful]

I use Torque on my Samsung with a BAFX code reader. It doesn't do everything the expensive code readers do, but it was $25 and I haven't run into a vehicle yet that it couldn't handle.

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

I use Torque on my Samsung with a BAFX code reader. It doesn't do everything the expensive code readers do, but it was $25 and I haven't run into a vehicle yet that it couldn't handle.

So it works well for a TBI truck, how does it do with a Vortec? Anyone who has used this app or another one on the later engine/trucks?
Thanks Erik!

 

[carnerd3000]

If you have the one-piece rubber gasket, you can likely reuse it with a new application of RTV in the corners. Make sure and reuse the spreader plates on the pan sides.

Sounds good, and just so I know, what happens if I don't use RTV? Does the oil pan gasket get soiled from the timing cover leak, or something like that?